Mahindra Scorpio-N vs Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Mahindra Scorpio-N in South Africa

Mahindra Scorpio-N

Z8L 4x4 AT Adventure Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 699,999 ex-showroom
⚡ 129 kW 🔧 400 Nm ⛽ 14.5 km/l
VS
Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

Comfort HEV Hybrid Current
ZAR 439,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 310 Nm ⛽ 18.5 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mahindra Scorpio-N vs Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV: the short answer

Scorpio-N and Tiggo 4 Cross HEV are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Tiggo 4 Cross HEV starts ZAR 50,099 cheaper Scorpio-N from ZAR 489,999 · Tiggo 4 Cross HEV from ZAR 439,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Scorpio-N Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Maximum Power Scorpio-N128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm Tiggo 4 Cross HEV150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque Scorpio-N400 Nm Tiggo 4 Cross HEV310 Nm
Engine Size Scorpio-N2184 cc Tiggo 4 Cross HEV1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Scorpio-N14.5 km/l Tiggo 4 Cross HEV18.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Scorpio-N187 mm Tiggo 4 Cross HEV180 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Scorpio-N

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

Scorpio-N

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Scorpio-N Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Model Introduced Year Not Available 2026
Generation Current local listing Current South Africa Tiggo 4 Cross HEV range
Facelift History Not listed by current South African source page. Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year Current 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1825-2070 kg 1387 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec Scorpio-N Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Length 4662 mm 4351 mm
Width 1918 mm 1831 mm
Height 1905 mm 1662 mm
Wheelbase 2750 mm 2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 187 mm 180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 57 l 51 l
Boot/Cargo Space 460 l 340 l
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 180 mm
Kerb Weight - 1387 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) - 1905 kg
Payload Capacity - 518 kg
Towing Capacity - 1300 kg
Number of Rows - 2 rows
Doors - 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius - 5.5 m
Front Headroom - 1010 mm
Rear Headroom - 975 mm
Front Legroom - 1040 mm
Rear Legroom - 930 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Scorpio-N and Tiggo 4 Cross HEV comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: Scorpio-N 69 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 62.

Efficiency index: Scorpio-N 60 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 75.

Safety-equipment index: Scorpio-N 90 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 91.

Practicality index: Scorpio-N 78 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 57.

Ownership-cover index: Scorpio-N not separately scored vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV not separately scored.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

Scorpio-N leads by 4 points

Scorpio-N and Tiggo 4 Cross HEV are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 75 /100
Lead 4 points
Data 54% source coverage
75
#1 Evidence leader

Scorpio-N

54% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Efficiency 60
Performance 69
Efficiency 60
Safety 90
Practicality 78
Leads by 4 points
71
#2

Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

65% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Practicality 57
Performance 62
Efficiency 75
Safety 91
Practicality 57
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Scorpio-N +7 Efficiency Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +15 Safety Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +1 Practicality Scorpio-N +21

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Scorpio-N

Performance 69/100
Efficiency 60/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 78/100

Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

Performance 62/100
Efficiency 75/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 57/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Mahindra Scorpio-N leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts vs 71 pts for Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Scorpio-N leads. However, Tiggo 4 Cross HEV may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Scorpio-N vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.